During the Horizon Inquiry, held to investigate how sub-postmasters were falsely accused of taking money from tills, a barrister who worked for a firm advising the British Post Office drew attention to misleading information surrounding the case of sub-postmistress, Seema Misra. Simon Clarke, who played a vital role in halting the prosecution, spoke about discovering… Continue reading Post Office 'misled and deceived me' says key lawyer
Author: Dave Carter
Edgware: Murder arrest over stabbing of woman near bus stop
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in her 60s who was stabbed near a bus stop in north-west London. The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene in Edgware but died shortly before midday. The suspect was apprehended in the Colindale district, described by the Met Police as… Continue reading Edgware: Murder arrest over stabbing of woman near bus stop
Natalie Elphicke apologises for comments about ex-husband's victims
Natalie Elphicke, the MP for Dover who recently defected to the Labour Party, has issued an apology for comments she made in support of her ex-husband Charlie Elphicke after he was convicted of sexual assault. Charlie Elphicke, who was the MP for Dover prior to Natalie, was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women in… Continue reading Natalie Elphicke apologises for comments about ex-husband's victims
Whooping cough: Cases up again as five infant deaths reported
Health officials in England have announced that five babies have died from whooping cough as cases continue to rise. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported 1,319 cases in England in March, with just over 900 cases in February, bringing the total for 2024 to almost 2,800. The agency is concerned that this year could… Continue reading Whooping cough: Cases up again as five infant deaths reported
Bank of England 'optimistic' as it edges closer to summer rate cut
Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, has stated that more evidence is required to confirm that price increases have declined further before the interest rates are reduced. Despite rates being held at 5.25%, Bailey said that he is optimistic that the decrease in rates will come soon, as inflation is expected to… Continue reading Bank of England 'optimistic' as it edges closer to summer rate cut
Large Cannock parcel centre fire causes huge smoke plume
A major fire broke out at a parcel centre in Cannock, Staffordshire, prompting businesses in the nearby area to evacuate. Ten fire engines were sent to Super Smart Service on Cley Road near the A460 Orbital Island in Cannock. The fire sent a massive plume of smoke into the sky that was visible from 20… Continue reading Large Cannock parcel centre fire causes huge smoke plume
Kyiv’s Strichka Festival reveals full line-up for 10th anniversary
Kyiv’s Strichka Factory will host the tenth anniversary of the Ukrainian music festival Strichka this month. The two-day festival, which takes place on May 18 – 19, will feature local and international artists like Ben Frost, Vân Anh, Eversines, and Marie K, Rouge Mecanique, Charlotte Benediks, and Enrica Falqui, among others. Many Ukrainian artists will… Continue reading Kyiv’s Strichka Festival reveals full line-up for 10th anniversary
GoFundMe launched for Detroit legend Rick Wilhite following neuropathy diagnosis
Dance music veteran Rick Wilhite has launched a GoFundMe campaign after being diagnosed with neuropathy, a condition that causes tingling, numbness, and pain in the feet and hands. According to Wilhite, he was burned on his feet following an unfortunate accident that led to his condition. He has undergone surgery and is currently recovering from… Continue reading GoFundMe launched for Detroit legend Rick Wilhite following neuropathy diagnosis
The Prodigy’s Leeroy Thornhill announces upcoming memoir
Leeroy Thornhill is releasing his memoir called “Wildfire: My Ten Years Getting High in the Prodigy.” The book features unpublished photographs from The Prodigy’s early days, documenting Thornhill’s time with the band from 1990 to 2000. As a DJ, Dancer and keyboardist for the band, Thornhill recalls the unparalleled energy from The Prodigy’s unique sound… Continue reading The Prodigy’s Leeroy Thornhill announces upcoming memoir
Bicep release new single ‘CHROMA 003 Bi83’ under lesser-known alias DOVE
Electronic music duo Bicep have released a new single under their lesser-known alias, DOVE, titled ‘CHROMA 003 Bi83’. While Bicep debuted their DOVE sound in 2021 with their track ‘000’, the new single marks their first release under the alias since then. The pair describe DOVE as “an extreme version of the Bicep sound. Heavier… Continue reading Bicep release new single ‘CHROMA 003 Bi83’ under lesser-known alias DOVE